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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,009.68 and 576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,009.68 and 576.78 is: 864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,009.68 = 576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,009.68 = 576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,009.68 × 576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 582,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,363.23/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.07

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